This podcast episode explores the connection between the band Phish and Bitcoin. The hosts, self-proclaimed Phish fans with extensive show attendance, discuss lyrical themes and historical events related to Phish, arguing these subtly hint at Bitcoin's core concepts. They analyze Phish's "Gamehendge" storyline, comparing its themes of scarce resources and centralized power to Bitcoin's decentralized nature and scarcity. The episode also touches upon the band's use of white tape for early promotion, drawing parallels to Bitcoin's white paper. Finally, the hosts posit that Phish's fan base, built on decentralized communication methods like tape trading, is uniquely positioned to understand Bitcoin's value proposition.

Fundamentals

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Blog post:

https://risk-fundamentals.ghost.io/phish-and-bitcoin-a-continuum-of-genius-network-effects-and-unintentional-foreshadowing/

Jason

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This podcast episode explores the purported connections between the band Phish and Bitcoin. The hosts, Fundamentals and Jason, discuss their shared passion for Phish and their belief that the band's lyrics and overall ethos contain hidden messages about Bitcoin's decentralized nature and its potential to disrupt traditional finance. They analyze specific Phish lyrics, drawing parallels between them and concepts in Bitcoin. The podcast also touches on the shared countercultural aspects of both Phish's fanbase and the early Bitcoin community. Finally, they introduce their goal to expand the discussion to a wider audience, engaging both Phish fans and Bitcoin enthusiasts.

Fundamentals Blog Post

https://risk-fundamentals.ghost.io/phish-and-bitcoin-a-continuum-of-genius-network-effects-and-unintentional-foreshadowing/

Michael Palmisano's Reaction Video

https://youtu.be/HppjRvbDmc8?si=ujm-kuyl6vE8qImd

Fundamentals

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Jason

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